Bitcoin 
 trading at or about record highs hasn't proven to be much of a benefit to the roughed up the BTC miners, but perhaps the growing energy needs of the AI sector could prove to be the industr… [+1341 chars]

The market may also be benefitting from a positive JOLTS report, which showed 7.4 million job openings.

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Bitcoin Miners Notch Gains as Meta Signs 20-Year AI Deal With Nuclear Plant

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) produced 950 BTC in May, a 35% increase from the previous month and its strongest output since the Bitcoin halving in April 2024, the company said Tuesday.
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The company's bitcoin output rose 35% month-over-month, hitting its highest level since the 2024 halving.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Posts Record Block Wins, Produces 950 BTC in May

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (RIOT) reported on Tuesday strong production growth in May, mining 514 BTC an 11% increase from April and a 139% jump compared to the year-ago level. The company sold nea… [+1092 chars]

The bitcoin miner also advanced plans to build massive data centers in Texas to support AI workloads.

Riot Platforms Boosts Bitcoin Output to 514 BTC as Hashrate and Expansion Plans Ramp Higher

Corporate bitcoin 
 treasuries are adding to buying pressure at the moment, but a sharp drop in the price of the world's cryptocurrency could lead to forced liquidations, Standard Chartered analyst … [+1217 chars]

Sixty-one corporate treasuries now hold a combined 3.2% of the total bitcoin supply.

Today's Corporate Bitcoin Holders Could be Tomorrow's Forced Sellers: StanChart

James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler &amp; Co., a… [+406 chars]

The initial 10 BTC acquisition signals long-term commitment to bitcoin integration, said the Sweden-based digital asset brokerage and research firm.

K33 Executes First Bitcoin Purchase Under New Treasury Strategy

Activity on the XRP Ledger, a decentralized public blockchain designed for quick, cost-effective real-time transfer of XRP, fiat currencies and other digital assets, has slowed considerably since the… [+2445 chars]

The outlook remains positive with strategic partnerships expected to boost institutional adoption.

XRP Ledger Payments Count Falls to Lowest Since October as XRP Fails to Keep With Bitcoin

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)
The cryptocurrency bull run has stalled since bitcoin (BTC) hit a record high above $110,000 last month. However, corporate adoption contin… [+11813 chars]

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Weakness Fails to Stop Corporate Adoption Wave

Jacobi Asset Management has lowered entry barriers for its bitcoin 
 exchange-traded fund (ETF), allowing European retail investors to participate for the first time. This follows the removal of pro… [+1411 chars]

Guernsey approval marks breakthrough in accessibility for Europe’s first bitcoin ETF.